Simcoe, ON Community Guide

Local Attractions Parks Directory Hay Creek Conservation Area https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/component/mtree/conservation-authorities-of-ontario/long- point-region/hay-creek-conservation-area?Itemid= Enjoy walking along the 2 km trail that winds its way through forested areas and past the reservoir. A boardwalk across the reservoir links the trail to the conservation area. The conservation area is located 5 km west of Port Dover. Lynn Valley Trails The Lynn Valley Trail is a 10-kilometre trail connecting Simcoe to Port Dover. Waterford Heritage Trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/waterford-heritage-trail?u=i Discover this 22.40 mile, out and back trail near Norfolk County, Ontario. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 8 hours to complete. This trail is great for birding, cross- country skiing, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Wellington Park Wellington Park, in the heart of old Simcoe, is home to festivals, celebrations, and arts & crafts exhibitions. Residents congregate here for the Simcoe Christmas Panorama, when the entire park is adorned in decorations and lights, while the Lynn River Music & Arts Festival attracts large crowds in summer. Arts/History/Museums Capitol Arts Market https://capitolartsmarket.com/ The Capitol Arts Market aspires to be Norfolk County’s go to place for visual art. Norfolk County Archives at Eva Brook Donly Museum https://www.nca-ebdm.ca/ The Norfolk County Archives at Eva Brook Donly Museum is committed to preserving Norfolk County’s heritage and making it available to the public. Located in the heart of downtown Simcoe, the beautiful heritage home built in 1845 in the Georgian/Loyalist style, houses a rich collection of artifacts on exhibit. The Norfolk County Archives located behind the museum has an extensive collection of archival materials available to the public for the avid genealogist, local history enthusiast, or anyone interested in conducting research. Norfolk Arts Centre https://www.norfolkartscentre.ca/ The Norfolk Arts Centre is a public art gallery dedicated to the learning, preservation and nurturing of creativity, enjoyment, and appreciation of the arts. Simcoe Little Theatre https://simcoelittletheatre.org/ The mission of the Theatre is to provide a first-rate theatre experience for people of all ages and abilities.

Simcoe Community Guide 2022-2023

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